26th September 1944

Ferrying across river ends. Approx 300 personnel left on North bank. Arranged that boats should return the following evening for any survivors.

NIJMEGEN

26 “

1200

Evacuation of Div H.Q. to NIJMEGEN completed from R.V. at DRIEL, where 130 Bde issued tea and rum, food and one blanket per man.

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26 “

1430

G.O.C. held conference and issued orders re-checking personnel present, billeting, re-organizing and issue of clothing. Units ordered to make contact with seaborne lift, which had already arrived in NIJMEGEN.